Product Stories: HYLLIS shelving unit

HYLLIS is an optimal shelf. Not only does it work both indoors and outdoors, thanks to galvanised sheet metal that can withstand just about anything, it’s also produced in an optimal way. By adapting the measurements on HYLLIS to the standard measurements at the factory, we’re able to produce HYLLIS without any material going to waste. When we get the most out of the material, we can get more shelves from each sheet of metal. That brings costs down. And means that we can sell HYLLIS with really good quality at a really low price. See below for ideas on how you can adapt HYLLIS to work in or outside of your home.

1. We found this metal mesh backing at a hardware store and had it cut to fit the measurements of the unit. 2. Then we screwed it into the existing holes in the frame. 3. Lastly, we spray painted the whole thing white. Done!

For anyone looking for a real and exclusive sneak peek behind the scenes of the famous IKEA thinking and design, this story gives a glimpse into the process that stands for the unexpected, the unusual and the quirky. Come back each month to see what we’ll talk about next.